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Brentwood Union

Near Average2024–25 data12 schools · avg 47.4/100

Brentwood Union has 12 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 47.4/100 — 3.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Adams (J. Douglas) Middle at 59/100, where 31.0% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,472 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.8%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
47.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
24.4
34.6 – 59.1
Avg Exceeded %
23.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
47.6/100
924.4%13.4%
MiddleDeveloping
46.8/100
322.0%15.2%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Brentwood Union, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
47.6
avg score · 9 schools
Ron Nunn Elementary
Developing
47/100
+6 more elementary schools
Middle
46.8
avg score · 3 schools

District Analysis

Strongest level: Brentwood Union's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 47.6.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -8.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 24.4 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 13.8%, 4.3pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.0%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Adams (J. Douglas) Middle leads the district at 59 with 31.0% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Brentwood Union

2 Culture First1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine8 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Brentwood Union is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
32.6%
White
28.7%
Asian
12.1%
Black
7.8%
Other
18.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
22%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Brentwood Union spends $11,472 per student in current expenditures — $3,342 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,472
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
9,023
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 11.6%
$10,277 → $11,472
Spending Efficiency
4.13
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 71%Support 26%Other 3%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$60,575–$120,222
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
417
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (9)

Brentwood Union has 9 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.6 — 3.8 points above the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -8.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Loma Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 59 and 27.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Loma Vista Elementary
Brentwood Union Strong All-Around
27.9%Solid
59/100
2R. Paul Krey Elementary
Brentwood Union Growth Engine
30.6%Solid
55/100
3Ron Nunn Elementary
Brentwood Union Building Momentum
25.5%Developing
47/100
4Isaac R. Montañez Elementary
Brentwood Union Building Momentum
24.4%Developing
47/100
5Pioneer Elementary
Brentwood Union Building Momentum
25.4%Developing
46/100
6Garin Elementary
Brentwood Union Culture First
24.2%Developing
45/100
7Brentwood Elementary
Brentwood Union Culture First
23.3%Developing
45/100
8Mary Casey Black Elementary
Brentwood Union Building Momentum
19.9%Developing
43/100
9Marsh Creek Elementary
Brentwood Union Building Momentum
18.1%Developing
41/100

Middle Schools (3)

Brentwood Union has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.8 — 6.3 points above the state average of 40.5.

District-wide growth averages +0.7pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Adams (J. Douglas) Middle with a Scope Score of 59 and 31.0% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Adams (J. Douglas) Middle
Brentwood Union Building Momentum
31.0%Solid
59/100
2Edna Hill Middle
Brentwood Union Building Momentum
21.3%Developing
47/100
3William B. Bristow Middle
Brentwood Union Building Momentum
13.8%Developing
35/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Brentwood Union

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Brentwood Union a good school district?
Brentwood Union has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.4/100, which is 3.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 23.8% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Brentwood Union?
The highest-scoring school in Brentwood Union is Adams (J. Douglas) Middle with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 31.0% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Brentwood Union spend per student?
Brentwood Union spends $11,472 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Brentwood Union?
Teacher salaries in Brentwood Union range from $60,575–$120,222 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.